Texas Written DMV Test
Questions with Complete Verified Solutions
Licensing Cycle
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Class C Operator’s License Examination
30 Questions | 70% Passing Score (21/30 Correct)
Graded A+ | Verified Solutions
Table of Contents
Section 1: Texas Traffic Laws & Regulations (Q1–Q2)
Section 2: Road Signs & Pavement Markings (Q3–Q5)
Section 3: Traffic Signals & Right-of-Way Rules (Q6–Q7)
Section 4: Speed Limits (Q8–Q10)
Section 5: Safe Driving Practices & Defensive Driving (Q11–Q12)
Section 6: Lane Positioning & Passing Rules (Q13–Q14)
Section 7: Turns & Intersection Navigation (Q15)
Section 8: Parking Regulations (Q16–Q17)
Section 9: Sharing the Road (Q18–Q19)
Section 10: Driving Under Special Conditions (Q20–Q21)
Section 11: Distracted Driving Laws (Q22)
Section 12: DWI / DUI Laws (Q23–Q24)
Section 13: Seat Belt & Child Safety Seat Laws (Q25)
Section 14: Vehicle Inspections, Registration & Insurance (Q26–Q27)
Section 15: Handling Emergencies (Q28–Q29)
Section 16: Move Over / Slow Down Law & GDL Program (Q30)
, Section 1: Texas Traffic Laws & Regulations
1. Under Texas Transportation Code §521.011, what must every driver carry while
operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway?
A) A valid insurance card only
B) A valid, unexpired driver license
C) A vehicle registration and proof of emissions testing
D) A valid driver license and proof of financial responsibility
Rationale: Texas Transportation Code §521.011 requires every person operating a motor vehicle to
carry a valid, unexpired driver license and must maintain proof of financial responsibility
(insurance) as mandated by §601.051. Driving without a license is a Class B misdemeanor under
Texas law, and failure to maintain financial responsibility can result in fines up to $350 for a first
offense and potential license suspension.
2. What is the legal age requirement to obtain a Class C driver license in Texas without
completing a Graduated Driver License (GDL) program?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Rationale: Under Texas Transportation Code §521.007, an individual must be at least 18 years of
age to apply for a Class C driver license without parental consent or GDL program requirements.
Applicants aged 16–17 must complete the GDL program, which includes holding a learner license
(permit) for at least six months and completing a driver education course approved by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Section 2: Road Signs & Pavement Markings
3. A red octagonal stop sign requires the driver to do which of the following at an
intersection?
A) Slow down and proceed if clear
B) Come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe
C) Stop only if another vehicle is approaching
D) Come to a complete stop for 3 seconds regardless of traffic
Rationale: Per the Texas Driver’s Handbook and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), a red octagonal stop sign requires a complete cessation of vehicle movement at the
designated stop line or before entering the crosswalk. The driver must yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in or approaching the intersection before proceeding. Rolling
stops (California stops) are violations under Texas Transportation Code §544.010.
4. What does a solid double yellow center line on a two-lane road indicate?
A) Passing is permitted on both sides
B) Passing is prohibited from either direction
C) Passing is permitted only during daylight hours
D) Passing is allowed when the opposing lane is clear for 500 feet
Rationale: A solid double yellow center line indicates that passing is prohibited in both directions,
as established by Texas Transportation Code §547.301 and the MUTCD. When there is a single solid
yellow line adjacent to a broken yellow line, traffic adjacent to the broken line may pass, while
traffic adjacent to the solid line is prohibited from passing. This marking is designed to prevent
head-on collisions on curves, hills, and areas with limited visibility.
5. A pentagon-shaped sign with a schoolhouse design indicates which of the following?
Questions with Complete Verified Solutions
Licensing Cycle
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Class C Operator’s License Examination
30 Questions | 70% Passing Score (21/30 Correct)
Graded A+ | Verified Solutions
Table of Contents
Section 1: Texas Traffic Laws & Regulations (Q1–Q2)
Section 2: Road Signs & Pavement Markings (Q3–Q5)
Section 3: Traffic Signals & Right-of-Way Rules (Q6–Q7)
Section 4: Speed Limits (Q8–Q10)
Section 5: Safe Driving Practices & Defensive Driving (Q11–Q12)
Section 6: Lane Positioning & Passing Rules (Q13–Q14)
Section 7: Turns & Intersection Navigation (Q15)
Section 8: Parking Regulations (Q16–Q17)
Section 9: Sharing the Road (Q18–Q19)
Section 10: Driving Under Special Conditions (Q20–Q21)
Section 11: Distracted Driving Laws (Q22)
Section 12: DWI / DUI Laws (Q23–Q24)
Section 13: Seat Belt & Child Safety Seat Laws (Q25)
Section 14: Vehicle Inspections, Registration & Insurance (Q26–Q27)
Section 15: Handling Emergencies (Q28–Q29)
Section 16: Move Over / Slow Down Law & GDL Program (Q30)
, Section 1: Texas Traffic Laws & Regulations
1. Under Texas Transportation Code §521.011, what must every driver carry while
operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway?
A) A valid insurance card only
B) A valid, unexpired driver license
C) A vehicle registration and proof of emissions testing
D) A valid driver license and proof of financial responsibility
Rationale: Texas Transportation Code §521.011 requires every person operating a motor vehicle to
carry a valid, unexpired driver license and must maintain proof of financial responsibility
(insurance) as mandated by §601.051. Driving without a license is a Class B misdemeanor under
Texas law, and failure to maintain financial responsibility can result in fines up to $350 for a first
offense and potential license suspension.
2. What is the legal age requirement to obtain a Class C driver license in Texas without
completing a Graduated Driver License (GDL) program?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Rationale: Under Texas Transportation Code §521.007, an individual must be at least 18 years of
age to apply for a Class C driver license without parental consent or GDL program requirements.
Applicants aged 16–17 must complete the GDL program, which includes holding a learner license
(permit) for at least six months and completing a driver education course approved by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Section 2: Road Signs & Pavement Markings
3. A red octagonal stop sign requires the driver to do which of the following at an
intersection?
A) Slow down and proceed if clear
B) Come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe
C) Stop only if another vehicle is approaching
D) Come to a complete stop for 3 seconds regardless of traffic
Rationale: Per the Texas Driver’s Handbook and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD), a red octagonal stop sign requires a complete cessation of vehicle movement at the
designated stop line or before entering the crosswalk. The driver must yield the right-of-way to all
vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in or approaching the intersection before proceeding. Rolling
stops (California stops) are violations under Texas Transportation Code §544.010.
4. What does a solid double yellow center line on a two-lane road indicate?
A) Passing is permitted on both sides
B) Passing is prohibited from either direction
C) Passing is permitted only during daylight hours
D) Passing is allowed when the opposing lane is clear for 500 feet
Rationale: A solid double yellow center line indicates that passing is prohibited in both directions,
as established by Texas Transportation Code §547.301 and the MUTCD. When there is a single solid
yellow line adjacent to a broken yellow line, traffic adjacent to the broken line may pass, while
traffic adjacent to the solid line is prohibited from passing. This marking is designed to prevent
head-on collisions on curves, hills, and areas with limited visibility.
5. A pentagon-shaped sign with a schoolhouse design indicates which of the following?
